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IKT International Airport Irkutsk
International Airport Irkutsk (IATA: IKT, ICAO:UIII) is located in the city of Irkutsk, Russia. It is the primary international airport serving Irkutsk and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+7395226-62-77

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IATA Code

IKT

ICAO Code

UIII

Name

International Airport Irkutsk

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Russia (RU)

City

Irkutsk

Latitude

52.2680300

Longitude

104.3890000

Time Zone

UTC+08:00

Phone Number

+7395226-62-77

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Airport Overview

International Airport Irkutsk（IKT）

International Airport Irkutsk is a regional international airport serving Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast and the wider area around Lake Baikal. It is located at approximately 52.2680300° N, 104.3890000° E, operates on UTC+08:00 local time and is described in the supplied airport record as a civil-military airport. For international forwarding, the airport functions primarily as a regional gateway for domestic, regional and selected international passenger and cargo movements rather than as a dedicated global cargo hub. The airport record states that its cargo terminal supports shipments up to 30 tonnes with diesel forklifts, hoists, a container platform and electronic or mechanical weighing scales. Our service team treats each movement as schedule- and handling-dependent: available uplift, cargo acceptance, customs processing, aircraft type, winter conditions and onward connections must be reconfirmed before a booking is finalized.

Airport name	International Airport Irkutsk
Location	Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Codes	IATA: IKT \| ICAO: UIII
Coordinates	52.2680300° N, 104.3890000° E
Local time	UTC+08:00

Key Highlights

Operational Profile for Forwarders

Regional gatewayInternational Airport Irkutsk links the Irkutsk urban area and surrounding Siberian markets with domestic, regional and selected international air services.

Mixed civil-military environmentHandling windows, ramp access and operational procedures should be confirmed with the appointed ground handler before cargo delivery.

General cargo capabilityThe supplied airport record identifies cargo-handling equipment for loads up to 30 tonnes; acceptance remains subject to aircraft, packaging and handling approval.

Weather-sensitive planningWinter temperatures, snow, de-icing and irregular operations can affect truck arrival, acceptance and connection planning.

Connection-led routingFor some origins and destinations, cargo may require a Russian domestic gateway or another approved transit point rather than a direct movement.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Handling Scope and Facility Considerations

General cargo handling: The supplied airport information identifies diesel forklifts, hoists, a container platform and electronic or mechanical weighing scales for cargo movements up to 30 tonnes. Exact limits depend on the shipment and handling plan.
Build-up and breakdown: ULD compatibility, pallet dimensions, loose-cargo acceptance and aircraft loading limitations should be checked with the airline or appointed handler before tender.
Special cargo: Refrigerated storage, dangerous-goods acceptance, live-animal arrangements and other specialized services must be pre-approved in writing. They should not be assumed from general cargo-terminal capability.
Customs-controlled handling: Export, import or transit cargo may require movement through an authorized customs-controlled facility. Our service team coordinates document submission and release instructions with the responsible broker or handler.
Pickup and delivery: Truck access, driver identification, vehicle suitability and cargo release appointments may vary. The consignee or nominated trucker should receive confirmed collection instructions before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing Logic and Schedule Control

Domestic distribution: The airport record identifies connections with major Russian cities including Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Vladivostok and Yakutsk, together with regional destinations. Current cargo acceptance and uplift must be verified for each origin-destination pair.
International movements: The airport record lists selected services involving China, Mongolia, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and other international markets. Passenger service availability does not by itself confirm cargo capacity or freighter acceptance.
Carrier selection: Airline and operator availability may change by season, sanctions environment, aircraft rotation and commercial cargo policy. Our service team requests a current cargo booking confirmation rather than relying on a published passenger timetable.
Transit planning: Total elapsed time is affected by connection availability, terminal acceptance cut-off, customs status, weather, de-icing, security screening and possible rebooking. Any quoted schedule is subject to airline confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Served Market and Shipment Profiles

International Airport Irkutsk serves Irkutsk and the surrounding Irkutsk Oblast, with practical relevance for Siberian supply chains and remote-area distribution. The airport’s regional position makes reliable pre-carriage, customs preparation and final-mile planning particularly important.

Industrial and project cargo: machinery parts, maintenance components, tools and time-critical industrial spares may require dimensional review, lifting arrangements and road-feasibility checks.
Consumer and retail cargo: packaged commercial goods, garments, electronics and general merchandise may move through domestic or regional connections, subject to airline and customs acceptance.
Perishables and temperature-sensitive goods: seafood, food products, pharmaceuticals and biological materials require a confirmed temperature-control chain, packaging validation and a contingency plan.
Tourism-related supply: passenger-linked cargo and supplies for the Lake Baikal area may experience seasonal demand changes and limited onward trucking options.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-Advice, Documentation and Risk Control

Cut-off management: Cargo acceptance cut-offs are airline- and handler-specific. Our service team confirms the physical delivery deadline, document deadline, screening requirement and warehouse appointment before the truck is dispatched.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide a correct classification, packing instruction, package marks, Shipper’s Declaration where required and safety data. Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and temperature-control refrigerants require advance review.
Customs documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill data, permits, certificates of origin and product-specific authorizations must be consistent. Russian import, export and transit requirements should be checked with the licensed customs broker before uplift.
Temperature and live cargo: Pre-alerts should state handling temperatures, exposure limits, packaging type, animal or phytosanitary documents where applicable, and emergency contacts. Acceptance is subject to facility and airline confirmation.

Control point: Do not deliver cargo to the airport solely on the basis of a tentative booking. Obtain written confirmation of routing, handling acceptance, customs status and delivery instructions from our service team.

Shipping Tips

Recommended Booking Workflow

Send our service team the commodity description, HS code, gross and chargeable weight, dimensions, package count, stackability, declared value and required delivery point before requesting capacity.
For oversized or heavy cargo, provide drawings or photos and confirm lifting points, pallet construction, aircraft loading limits and road access to the cargo facility.
Build winter contingency into the plan: use weather-resistant packaging, protect labels from snow and condensation, and avoid scheduling a tight connection for critical cargo.
For urgent or capacity-constrained shipments, ask us to compare a direct movement with a confirmed connection through another Russian gateway or an approved alternative airport.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can International Airport Irkutsk handle heavy or oversized cargo?

The supplied airport record identifies handling equipment for loads up to 30 tonnes. This does not constitute blanket acceptance. Our service team must verify dimensions, gross weight, lifting method, aircraft type, packaging and available handling equipment for the specific shipment.

Is a passenger flight automatically suitable for cargo?

No. Passenger routes may have restricted belly capacity, seasonal operation or commodity limitations. We confirm cargo acceptance, available space, cut-offs and connection protection directly through the applicable carrier or handler.

How should temperature-sensitive cargo be booked?

Provide the required temperature range, packaging specification, permissible exposure time and handling priority at quotation stage. Confirmed cold-chain storage and transfer capability must be obtained before dispatch; general cargo handling should not be treated as temperature-controlled service.

What commonly causes delays at this airport?

Typical risks include incomplete customs documents, late warehouse delivery, airline capacity changes, winter weather, de-icing, connection disruption and special-cargo approval. Early pre-alerting and a realistic buffer reduce these risks.

Can our truck collect cargo immediately after landing?

Not necessarily. Import customs release, warehouse processing, document matching, security procedures and a collection appointment may be required. Our service team confirms release status and pickup instructions before the vehicle arrives.

Data Sources & Provenance

Verification Boundary

Airport name, codes, coordinates, location, time zone and the stated cargo-equipment description are based on the airport record supplied for this page. Airline schedules, cargo capacity, cut-off times, customs procedures, special-cargo acceptance, handling charges and operating conditions are variable and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For independent reference and regulatory cross-checking, our service team uses the following authoritative domains:

iata.org — airline and airport industry reference information.
icao.int — international aviation standards and reference material.
favt.gov.ru — Russian Federal Air Transport Agency resources.
customs.gov.ru — Russian customs authority resources.

These domains provide reference and regulatory context; they do not replace a shipment-specific confirmation from the airline, ground handler, customs broker or our service team.